This beautiful symbol stands for the home of the free
this symbol represents the United States of America...
For the first time ever, I was able to be apart
of a Flag Retirement Ceremony.
It was one of the most fascinating things...
People could bring their old flags in
and they would be disposed of properly.
To begin the process...
flags were brought in and the request to burn was given...
The men then took the individual flag and
requested permission to 'retire' the flag.
They approached the higher ranking officials
and were asked what the flag was used for....
The men answered the flag was used to fly
representing our country and its freedom.
The men inspected it and declared it had served its purpose
and was ready for retirement.
The flag was then presented for retirement
All the while the bugler was playing.....
And then, the flag was retired....
"Proudly it waves, old glory, over the land of the free...."
If you ever have the chance to attend a flag retirement,
do not pass it up.....
It is something you will not soon forget...
Or you can also plan to have one your self
and you can find information at
Love,
Catrina
